Idichakka Manga Curry (Tender Jackfruit & Mango Curry)

Idichakka maanga curry is a Kerala favorite. As the jackfruit season begins, it is the humble idichakka (tender jackfruit) that first finds its way into the kitchen.

Ingredients

Tender Jackfruit(Idichakka) : 1/2 Medium

Raw Mango(sour variety) : 1/2

Chilli powder : 1 teaspoon

Turmeric : 1/4 teaspoon

Salt : 1/2 teapsoon – For taste

Coconut (grated) : 1 Cup

Coconut oil : 2 tablespoons

Mustard : 1 teaspoon

Whole Red Chilli : 2-3 nos.

Curry leaves : 10

Water : 3 Cups

Step1:
Cut tender jackfruit & mango into small pieces as shown in the figure. In a mixer grinder, grind coconut to thin paste by adding 1 cup of water. Keep it aside.

Step2:
In a pressure cooker, add jackfruit and mango from step 1. Add red chiili powder, turmeric and 1.5 cups of water and cook for 2 whistle. Open the pressure cooker after 10-15min. If it is not cooked well, add little more water and cook for some more time.

Step3:
Add ground coconut into the mix from step2 and allow it to boil for 5-10 min in low flame. Add water & salt if required.

Step4:
In a small pan, and oil. Splutter mustard once it is hot. Add curry leaves and whole red chilli and wait for few seconds. Pour this into the mix from step3.

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